Hot Springs Village Inside Out

  This week, I’ve received several emails from folks telling me Hot Springs Village sounds too good to be true, but expressing excitement to check it out. Each one has asked me for advice on what they should consider before they think about retiring here. In short, they’re curious about what to think about before they think about retiring to Hot Springs Village. It’s a good...

  Let’s see if Hot Springs Village is your retirement sweet spot. Take this quick 10-question quiz. Answer YES, NO, or MAYBE. Do you enjoy a quiet, slower-paced lifestyle surrounded by nature? Would you love being near lakes, hiking trails, and golf courses? Are you comfortable living outside a major metro area, knowing that the closest big airport and hospitals are 45–60 minutes away?...

  Brandon Tedder , owner of Renaissance Homes , joins us to provide insights on how you can build a retirement home in Hot Springs Village. From selecting an ideal lot to determining the floor plan, to all the design elements, and finally, completing the landscaping, Brandon and his team serve Hot Springs Village exclusively.   • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe to Our YouTube...

  Today, Rick Marshall and I sit down at 9 San Vincente Place in Hot Springs Village to discuss how you can find your ideal house, to showcase this townhome, and to give you the June 2025 real estate update.    • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) • Join Our Facebook Group • Support Our Sponsors (Click on the images below to visi...

  The past few days, we’ve had summer thunderstorms pop up. The elevated humidity was a key indicator. It’s the muggiest time of year around here, with humidity levels at 70% or higher. Leave the air conditioning of your car (or house) with sunglasses on and prepare to be blinded by fogged-up lenses! But that’s how summers go here. Thankfully, we’ve got three other sea...

  Before I dive into the main content, let me dip into the email bag. Please keep the emails coming.  Please send them to  Hello@HSVInsideOut.com . Dive back into some past episodes by using our robust search feature. Click here to access the search. You can enter a topic, a word, or a phrase, and see what shows up. Here are some shows I mentioned in today’s conversation: 5 Regrets You...

  Terry Wiley , Director of Parks & Recreation for the Hot Springs Village Property Owners’ Association , joins me to update us on this year’s 4th of July festivities. We also take a quick tour of the Woodlands Auditorium, including the newly updated lobby. Thanks to the AV team for showcasing the auditorium’s lighting and sound capabilities. Visit HSVTicketSales.com for...

  Today, we welcome a new sponsor, Brandon Tedder and Renaissance Homes . Sponsors enable me to produce Hot Springs Village Inside Out at no cost to the audience. In a day when many shows try to encourage their audience to become paying subscribers, my goal is always to bring you shows that are entirely free to watch or listen to. So here’s a big THANK YOU to Renaissance Homes , McGraw...

  After the COVID-19 pandemic unwound, we were able to return to our dentists. Visiting the dentist isn’t often mentioned when we think of the fallout from that event, but for those of us who were accustomed to regular visits, it pushed us far behind. My visits were pushed even further behind because my longtime dentist retired, selling his practice to a younger, arrogant guy I didn&#82...

  A couple of months ago, I made up my mind to begin learning the guitar. For over 45 years, I’ve owned a guitar. Not the same one the entire time, but I’ve always had a guitar (in a case) sitting within 10 feet of me in my home office. But…I’ve never learned how to play. As I approached my 68th rotation around the sun, I figured, “It’s now or never!”...

  Rick Marshall, #1 waterfront specialist realtor inside Hot Springs Village with McGraw Realtors (sponsor of our show), joins us to give us the real estate update for May 2025. Then we ask and attempt to help you answer the question… How do you define “retirement?” Hot Springs Village may be a significant part of your definition, like it is for so many of us. Enjoy!  ...

  Hot Springs Village is ideal for many of us, but it may not be ideal for everybody. Chasing the perfect retirement can be daunting. Perhaps elusive. However, getting our retirement right more often than not is entirely doable. That’s what I want for you – to get it right. Let’s walk the DeSoto Spillway Trail and talk about five regrets you may have retiring to Hot Springs...

  All Trails has 14 reviews that give the Magellan Beaver Dam Trail inside Hot Springs Village a rating of 4.8. The site lists the trail as PRIVATE PROPERTY, which doesn’t mean what you think. It belongs to Hot Springs Village, so you must be a member or a guest to gain access. That’s true of all the trails inside the Village. While we take this short hike, let’s answer an e...

  Planning your first trip to Hot Springs Village as a potential retiree is an exciting opportunity to experience the community’s amenities, lifestyle, and natural beauty firsthand. Here are some recommendations to help you get the most out of your visit and make an informed decision about retirement in Hot Springs Village. Set An Expectation For The Trip Some people have a casual inter...

  Three years ago in July, Chief Bennett reported for duty in Hot Springs Village after a long career in Texarkana. It was a bit of a homecoming for Kristi. At her exit from Texarkana, she said, “I’ve been given the opportunity to go home where my family lives, and I’m very excited for the opportunity to spend more time with my family and my parents and my grandparents.” We’...

  According to AllTrails.com , the DeSoto Multi-Purpose Trail is a 4.6 (out of 5). Let’s walk it and discuss the value of a simpler life inside Hot Springs Village.   • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) • Join Our Facebook Group • Support Our Sponsors (Click on the images below to visit their websites.) ___________________...

  On June 1, 1970, John Cooper, Sr. , and his company, Cooper Communities , opened Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. According to the company’s website, “His vision was simple but unswerving: Build places so appealing that families are attracted to them for generations to come.” Here we are 55 years later, and families, including retirees, are drawn to Hot Springs Village for t...

  Hot Springs Village Police Chief Kristi Bennett joins us to discuss safety inside the Village.   • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) • Join Our Facebook Group • Support Our Sponsors (Click on the images below to visit their websites.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________

  Brandon Tedder with Renaissance Homes joins us to tour a new house that is about 98% complete. Located on the Isabella Golf Course, this beautiful home (a modified Willow plan by Renaissance Homes) boasts 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a massive covered back porch overlooking the golf course.   • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) •...

  Many people consider Hot Springs Village an ideal retirement destination. However, some things could derail their retirement. Here are a few things we’ll talk about today: Unexpected cost increases Too many amenities Limited work opportunities Transportation costs Loneliness / feeling isolated Slower pace Limited entertainment You need a car Disagreements with rules/regulations Loss o...

  Rick Marshall and I cruise around Lake DeSoto to discuss lake living inside Hot Springs Village, Arkansas.   • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) • Join Our Facebook Group • Support Our Sponsors (Click on the images below to visit their websites.) __________________________________________ ______________________________________...

  Rick Marshall , waterfront specialist with McGraw Realtors, takes us out on his boat to tour Lake DeSoto. We end our ride with the April 2025 real estate update for Hot Springs Village, Arkansas.   • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) • Join Our Facebook Group • Support Our Sponsors (Click on the images below to visit their web...

  Email. Direct Messages (DM’s). Comments. Voicemails. Text Messages. Phone Calls. Do it any way you’d like. Ask your questions. Make your suggestions. Today, let’s tackle just three that hit my inbox recently. Veronica in Kansas: Have you considered doing some vlogging to show us more about what life is like in Hot Springs Village? Len in Michigan: Can you give us more deta...

  One of the top 5 requests I get is, “Share your journey to Hot Springs Village.” Today, let’s do it. Keep telling me what you most want to hear or see. Use the contact form or email me at Hello@HSVInsideOut.com .   • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) • Join Our Facebook Group • Support Our Sponsors (Click on...

  You ask. I answer. HSV Inside Out focuses on responding to what you want to see and hear. In the past weeks, I’ve heard from some of you requesting that I share a “day in the life of”. What does daily life look like inside Hot Springs Village? Let’s discuss the three basic categories of people based solely on HOW they choose to financially live after reaching the ret...